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Job Description:

The Department of Psychology welcomes applications for a full-time non tenure-track position in the field of Social Psychology, to begin in Fall 2018 or Spring 2019. The candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses including general psychology, social psychology, and statistics/methodology. The candidate should also conduct research, pursue grant funding, and play an active role in the department, the school, and university service activities.

Requirements:

Candidates should hold a PhD or equivalent in Social Psychology. Candidates from related specializations such as personality and cultural psychology are also welcome to apply. Successful candidates should have an ongoing program of research and publication, have strong leadership capability or potential, and skills or potential in high quality teaching. Candidates with research interests that are relevant to the region and show intradisciplinary or interdisciplinary links are preferred.

Additional Information:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must submit the following documents via the online system:

(a) an updated CV; (b) a letter of interest detailing research focus and experience; (c) a completed AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF); (d) names and contact information for at least three references familiar with the candidate's professional background; (e) one page statement on teaching goals and philosophy, including courses that the candidate would like to teach/develop; and (f) a writing sample or publication. Letters of reference may be sent directly by the referees to psych@aucegypt.edu. Inquiries can be submitted through the on-line application system or by e-mail at psych@aucegypt.edu.

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